Dog trainers on Long Island are plentiful, to say the least. So, how do you find the right one?
Well, luckily, this Long Island dog training blog, has some information as well as recommendations to finding some of the better dog trainers on Long Island. Having said that, you should fully understand that dog trainers are no different than many other professions, especially the training professions.
You may know two or three people that used the same dog training service and gave completely different reviews. This is no excuse but, sometimes this is the clients’ fault and sometimes it is not. A good example would be an unsuccessful lawyer, who has graduated from a top law school, who does the blame go to?
Same applies with dog training schools, if the trainer passes on the information and the pet owner is reluctant to use it or decides to modify it, the results may correspond.
Some of the better Long Island dog trainers will actually disqualift certain potential clients because they see some of these qualities in them.; they would rather not enter the relationship to avoid future conflict.
If you are searching for some reputable dog trainers on Long Island, you may want to check out Dedicated Dog training, Best Friends Dog Training, and Mutts and Jeffs.
Next week will will give a review on each of the dog taining schools, so check back frequently.
Many Long Island Dog Training schools entertain many questions, and provide answers and solutions to them as well. One of the main questions they are asked is: how can we get our puppy to come when called?
How to get a puppy to come when called is very important. There are many reasons why getting a puppy to come is important, the top one is to prevent them from proceeding toward or into danger.
Below is a video demonstrating a method on how to get a puppy to come; like any other training, many of the Long Island Dog Training Schools believe that there are multiple ways to get results. Additionally, “Knowledge is Power” so view this video with an open mind and see if this method can be integrated with your dog training needs.
The video also provides you with the philosophy and reasoning behind the come command as it relates to your puppy!
Below is a video starring Fred Hassen from Sit means Sit dog training, based out of Las Vegas. Talk about going beyond the leash!
Sit Means Sit is a remote collar dog training school.
The crux of remote collar training or e collar training is to remove the leash and have the remote control coupled with good leadership take over. In essence, you want the dog or puppy to view the remote collar as the leash (thinking that the owner has full control).
Beyond the leash training is easier than many dog owners imagine. Sometimes when dog trainers go on evaluations they there demo dog to demonstrate what remote collar training can accomplish.
Moreover, many of our members, who choose to utilize our Long Island Dog Training School for private lessons are amazed at how much gets accomplished after just one lesson.
This is not to say that leash training doesn’t have its place, because it does, and that’s why we still perform leash training.
Often what separates the mediocra dog trainers from the great Long Island Dog Trainers can be the leash!
The characteristic’s of a Siberian Husky are tough, stubborn, strong willed, defiant, relentless, and loving, caring, loyal, charismatic, smart, and….stubborn (lol).
Siberian Huskies are a breed that more than likely will need some type of limitations and boundaries throughout their life, in order to make your life a bit easier.
Characteristics of a Siberian Husky can be very frustrating at times, leaving you very anxious and worried depending on the situation you are anticipating.
Having people over for dinner after work?
More often than not, Siberian Husky owners may find themselves in a frenzy when deciding what to do with their Husky who starves for attention from their company, and will stop at nothing to get it.
Well, have no fear, this Siberian Husky characteristics have been altered, no just kidding but, after completing a Long Island Dog Training program in Nassau County, she is ready to be reunited with her human pack.
Look how independent and well behaved she has come in less than 2 weeks.
Here is a video taken from Sit Means Dog Training; they excel in off-leash dog training, as well as puppy training.
Although they are based in Long Island, they do have franchises all over the United States, and are possibly spreading outside of the United States as well. So,if you are seeking Long Island Dog Training, they may be an option.
….Training your puppy to come can be a little frustration and nerve racking, it for the most part is one of the most difficult commands to train.
Why is Training Your Puppy to Come So Difficult?
First off, you have a few things going on:
- the puppy is still in their exploratory stages
- the puppy initially left you because she found something more of interest
- Some people will call their dog to come and when the dog finally comes they are so angry they grab the dog and the dog gets scared, thus making coming to you even less desirable.
How to Train Your Puppy to Come Pointers
First, like all kids, train with play and plenty of rewards, give them a reason to want to come to you. However, you should always ensure that if your puppy decides not to come to you, you have a way to make the puppy carry out the command (leash and long leash), otherwise you inadvertantly train the puppy to think COME is discretionary.
Instead of thinking in terms of how to train your puppy to come to you, you should be thinking in terms how will I make sure that I always have come when I give the command; this is very easy, never give the command when you have no means to reinforce it.
Using a long leash gives you the ability to take the dog or puppy away from the distraction and then reward upon arrival. The puppy will soon learn that when ever she hears the COME command, she always ends up at your feet. You are forming a habit with her.
Belows video demonstrates the non discretionary COME command.
Below you will find a video of Nino, a week into our off leash dog training program. Nino was very difficult to control as far as her owners were concerned. She (Nino) really has a mind of her own, well, I guess that is the Husky in her.
Truth beknown, Nino was a little difficult to walk on a leash at the beginning of our off leash dog training too. So, she was diagnosed correctly by her human family.
Many times the problem with the leash is we do half the job in training our dog NOT to pull; we have the jerking back on the leash correct, but fail to provide direction to our dog or puppy by turning around and showing her what position we expect her to be in.
A little difficult to explain, but….beacause we are handling our leash incorrectly, the dog keeps expecting to get his or neck jerked backed, so instead he thinks by fleeing in the opposite direction of the uncomfortableness he might get away; I guess I may feel the same way too.
Off leash dog training elimates this anticipation, just ask Nino!
How to Select a Good Long Island Dog Training School
With so many Long Island Dog Training schools available, how do you know which one to choose? Well, for starters referrals and recommendations usually point you in the right direction.
However, there are some additionally pointers you can take to augment your chances of selecting the right type of dog training school. For example, on evaluations, you would definately look for the trainer to spend if not more time with your dog, for sure, atleast the same amount of time as he or she spends discussing their business.
Also, you should expect to hear specific answers regarding your questions instead of general ones.
There are a variety of questions that one should ask when attempting to select the correct dog training school for their puppy or dog, however, we will save that article for another day, but for now….
Most importantly, prior to signing any agreement you MUST make certain that you and the dog training school’s expectations are in line with one another. Our Long Island Dog Training protocol believes in giving our potential members a detailed description of what they can expect based on: their requests, our observations, and the program which they select.
Their are many Long Island Dog Trainers that are good at what they do & can provide top notch results for your dog and you. However, finding them is another story, our advice (and we do advise pet owners on our evaluations), interview many dog training schools; by interviewing many Long Island Dog Trainers you can get a feel for what you should be looking for.
Last but not least, PROOF, “Show Me The Money”, can they show you some of their work, not only their dog, but their members’ dogs.
